Social bonds are designed to raise proceeds for projects with positive social outcomes. The publication serves as a primer on how social bonds can facilitate more inclusive development and help in Asia’s recovery from COVID-19. It also identifies potential solutions to overcome salient barriers to social bond market development in the region.
Contents
Historical and Market Context
Urgent Need for a Robust Social Bond Market in Asia
Social Bonds Current Market Profile
Social Bond Market Participants
Asian Social Bond Market Characteristics
Overcoming Obstacles to Social Bond Market Growth in Asia
The Way Forward
COVID-19
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